​Do I need a license?

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is responsible for regulating production, processing, and distribution of food products. If you plan to operate a restaurant, host temporary food service events, or operate a mobile food cart, contact your local county health department for a license.

The Oregon Department of Agriculture offers licenses for the following types of food establishments

Food processing and warehousing: Production or storage and distribution of food.

Cannabis: Businesses that process or bake cannabis containing foods or have a warehouse or a retail store for foods containing cannabis will require a Food Processing, Bakery, Warehouse or Retail license. You may need to contact other government agencies for additional licenses and permits.

Home (domestic) kitchen processing and baking: Foods made in your home kitchen.